The game that pioneered the 3D fighting genre is back with Virtua Fighter 5, the latest instalment in the popular series, currently under development for the Playstation® 3 computer entertainment system. Virtua Fighter 5 will elevate the arcade fighting genre to all new heights as the game promises to take true advantage of the capabilities of the next generation hardware. Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.

Virtua Fighter 5 will deliver fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action as players head into battle, taking on a host of popular characters. The game will introduce two new dynamic characters, El Blaze and Eileen, complete with new fighting techniques and from completely different backgrounds. Play as one of the 17 default characters in the game or customize a character to become the top Virtua Fighter. Players will be able to modify their characters by selecting from four base costumes and then decorate them by attaching a wide range of unlockable and earnable items. Players will not only achieve victory by defeating highly-skilled opponents, but also by competing for prizes and earning in-game money allowing them to buy many items at an in-game shop. Further building upon the depth of the series, players will now be able to move around their opponent using an “Offensive Move” technique, adding a new strategic element to their battles.

• Two New Characters, El Blaze and Eileen, round out the cast of 17 dynamic characters. El Blaze is a Mexican wrestling champion that uses the Lucha Libre fighting style, and Eileen, originally from China, uses a Monkey Kung Fu style which she learned from her grandfather.
• Stunning, Highly-Detailed 3-D Fighting Environments inspired by locales around the world where players can challenge their opponents in unique types of arenas.
• Offensive Move lets players to easily move around their opponent from the side and back allowing players to be more strategic with their battles.
• Customize your character with the enhanced attachment system and customization engine giving players more flexibility than ever before when creating their characters.
• Next Gen Presentation includes 720p HD resolution (widescreen) and 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround.

Virtua Fighter 5 har en fantastisk rollebesetning som består av 17 slosskjemper, som inkluderer karakterer fra de tidligere titlene i Virtua Fighter-serien. I tillegg til de gode gamle, kommer to nye karakterer: El Blaze og Eileen. El Blaze er en mexikansk mester som blant annet bekjemper motstandere med sin raske ’Lucha Libre’-kampstil. Eileen er er fra Kina og bruker en ’Monkey Kung-Fu’-stil som hun har lært av bestefaren sin, en tidligere Kung-Fu mester.

I Virtua Fighter 5 kan du spesialtilpasse din karakter med en rekke spennende kostymer og gjenstander som kan festes på forskjellige kroppsdeler hos slosskjempen din.

• Virtua Fighter 5 gir deg adrenalin-pumpende action mens du trer inn i kampen mot de populære motstanderene.
• Tjen penger når du beseirer motstanderene, og kjøp oppgraderinger i ’Item Shop’.
• Benytt deg av det helt nye ’Offensive Mode’, som lar deg angripe fra siden, noe som gir et helt nytt strategisk element til spillet!
• Virtua Fighter 5 støtter 720p HD oppløsning.